Instructor (en. Instructor)
/ins'traktor/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A person dedicated to teaching and training others in a specific area.
The yoga instructor guided the students through the postures.
El instructor de yoga guió a los estudiantes a través de las posturas.
A professional responsible for imparting technical or practical knowledge.
The driving instructor taught the students the traffic rules.
El instructor de manejo les enseñó a los alumnos las normas de tráfico.
A person who prepares others to carry out an activity properly.
The swimming instructor ensured that all the children were comfortable in the water.
El instructor de natación aseguró que todos los niños estuvieran cómodos en el agua.
Etymology
From Latin 'instructor', which means 'the one who instructs'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
language instructor
A person who teaches different languages.
instructor de idiomas
sports instructor
A person who guides in physical or sports activities.
instructor de deporte
driving school instructor
A professional who teaches how to drive vehicles.
instructor de autoescuela
Related Words
instruction
Action of instructing or teaching.
instrucción
trainer
A person who instructs and trains in sports or specific skills.
entrenador
trainer
Someone who trains others through teaching.
formador
Slang Meanings
Teacher
The math teacher helped us with the exam.
El profe de matemáticas nos ayudó con el examen.
Coach
The basketball coach motivated the team before the game.
El coach de baloncesto motivó al equipo antes del partido.